Post a picture of your custom GS

[Vmass]

bags are NONFANGO than thirty years ago

Thanks....their still i business: http://www.nonfango.com/en/index_en.html

 

[coolshaft]

The Shaftie on the table getting the final treatment and electrics

Barry Sheene did ride a GS1000!

 

[Guest]

From the "Ghost in the Machine", the rebirth of "Frankencycle"

From the "Ghost in the Machine", the rebirth of "Frankencycle"

While not quite on par with most of the other "custom" GS bikes in this thread,
It is easier to post what is still stock '79 750E:

Frame
Handlebar and switchgear
Front and rear master cylinders
Rear tail piece and tail light
Rear fender and side covers

Parts from '78-'93 Suzuki's. 11 different models. And some after-market parts also.

I will try to give a break-down of most of the non-stock parts (that don't fit, of course) used in the make-over.

'78 750 gauges
'79 GS1000L front fender
'79 1000E bottom end
'80-up turn signals
'81 1100L cylinder
'81 1000G head
'83 1100E rims, calipers, headlight and swing arm
'83 1100GK triple trees, axle and forks with progressive suspension springs
'86 1150ES carbs ( no after-market kit) and rotors
'93 GSX1100G foot pegs

11 different models/years if you include the '79 750E. It covers 3 decades of Suzuki models.

Rattle can paint job Krylon Metallic Purple with 2K clear-coat on tank and tail. (shot with gun)

Non stock parts:
V & H header, Kerker can with home-made baffle, Andrews cams/coils/wires,
MTC 10.5:1 forged pistons 74mm bore and Marzocchi rear shocks.
Fully ported/polished cylinder head. Stainless steel bolts or grade 12.9 to replace all factory fasteners.

Note title, I cannot answer guestion about bike.

 

[chuck hahn]

There is NO WAY there can be 13 different years in that bike Ghost...just ask any of the resident gurus. IT CANT BE DONE!!!!!! LMAO

 

[jwhelan65]

 

[jwhelan65]

Me bike at the Dallas Autorama..

 

[bccap]

Sweet !! Beautiful clear coat...

 

[Tim Tom]

There is NO WAY there can be 13 different years in that bike Ghost...just ask any of the resident gurus. IT CANT BE DONE!!!!!! LMAO

Considering the parts from the '93 are the footpegs... I say it counts though. Plus anything can be made to fit if you have the right tools and skills.
It does look like a pretty gnarly creation. Should have GSXR suspension though


Joe we need some pics (or video) of that beast in motion!!

 

[2BRacing]

While not quite on par with most of the other "custom" GS bikes in this thread,
It is easier to post what is still stock '79 750E:

Well done GSRick, very interesting build with a good variety of parts!

I have never seen rear shocks mounted with reservoir at the bottom (usually on top) - can you enlighten me why they must be mounted that way?

 

[chuck hahn]

Its not Ricks bike bro..its "ghosts" And my quip about there being no way it could be 13 years of parts was meant to be understood by those that have the inside skinny.

 

[mrl1000l]

Well done GSRick, very interesting build with a good variety of parts!

I have never seen rear shocks mounted with reservoir at the bottom (usually on top) - can you enlighten me why they must be mounted that way?

That just happens to be the way those Marzocchi shocks where made. I feel like there are few other makers that do them "upside down" but I can't remember who offhand.

 

[nvr2old]

Me bike at the Dallas Autorama..

Dang, Joe! That looks great..seriously, nice job. It looks so factory correct and just enough mods to make it look obviously hot-rodded. The front end looks right at home on that bike. The body parts looks really nice, too..I tip my hat to your painter. Bet you can't wait to ride it, eh..?

 

[Guest]

Well done GSRick, very interesting build with a good variety of parts!

I have never seen rear shocks mounted with reservoir at the bottom (usually on top) - can you enlighten me why they must be mounted that way?

The reservoir allows additional fluid volume to increase cooling.
Adjustable nitrogen dampening as well.


Total cost for frame off "make-over" including: new 10.5:1 forged pistons/rings, over-bored cylinder, custom gaskets,
up-graded/stainless steel fasteners, 36mm CV carbs./filters, fully ported head, paint/clear-coat, new brakes, suspension,
swing-arm, fuel tank, exhaust, oil/filters, new rear tire, 530 chain/sprockets, new side cover badges, etc.
UNDER $1,000.00.

Taken down 12/9/2012, first ride 2/8/2013.

Its not Ricks bike bro..its "ghosts" And my quip about there being no way it could be 13 years of parts was meant to be understood by those that have the inside skinny.

In the immortal words of Arthur Fonzarelli, "correct a mundo"

 

[Guest]

My new to me GS1150 purchase. It was delivered Friday and after checking everything, charging the battery, changing the oil and cleaning the carbs. Took her out for a short ride and it runs nice. But was lacking the zip I am used to so I put a -1t smaller counter shaft sprocket on it and some different handle bars I put some Bandit 1200 Gen 2 bars on it. I am still working on the headlight.

But here what she looks like in my garage

 

[Charlie G]

 

[MK3Brent]

Me bike at the Dallas Autorama..

Awesome bike, man!

 

[wingnut]

Gorgeous bike. Thats an interesting front fender setup. It looks like its backwards

 

[Guest]

here is another pic with the chrome mirrors and you can see the Harris titianium exhaust that was custom built for the bike

 

[Guest]

That thing just screams fun

 

[AndrewDoesHair]

1980 GS750L